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Hi AW and Regis, Roland White Forum moderator here. I’ve experienced the same thing in my time searching for players of similar abilities to play with. Like Casey I have driven a long way to get into a session. I think you’re on the right track by checking in with the Fl Fiddlers. There are other organizations that seem to cross over into fiddle…[Read more]

Hi Dana, Roland White Forum Moderator. I missed your post on learning slurs in your playing Swallow Tail and I’m assuming its the Jig, not the Reel. I always suggest to students and players to get on YouTube to hear what different players do with the tune and see what works for my ear and ability for new ideas. I also suggest learning separate…[Read more]

Hi Burkerules, Roland White Forum Moderator checking in. I had not heard that tune so I checked it out on YouTube and found this link of a fine player in a medley of tunes starting with Dinny’s. Check it she is a good solid player. The tune has that nice Irish drive and style to it. Thanks for checking in on FV forum.
Here is the…[Read more]

Hi Burkerules, Roland White Forum Moderator checking in. I had not heard that tune so I checked it out on YouTube and found this link of a fine player in a medley of tunes starting with Dinny’s. Check it she is a good solid player. The tune has that nice Irish drive and style to it. Thanks for checking in on FV forum.

Hi Anna, Roland White Forum Moderator here to chime in on your question. I also love that small snippet of a tune and I believe its from her CD Dot the Dragon’s Eye.
It may actually be the end of the title song or possible one of the others. I love Hanneke’s playing and since I haven’t listened for a while I will check it out today and try to…[Read more]

Hi Anna, Roland White Forum Moderator here to chime in on your question. I also love that small snippet of a tune and I believe its from her CD Dot the Dragon’s Eye.
It may actually be the end of the title song or possible one of the others. I love Hanneke’s playing and since I haven’t listened for a while I will check it out today and try to…[Read more]

Thanks, Regis and Casey for the replies. I am in FL, by the way, still a bit of a drive to VA. i will try the FL Fiddler’s Association and see if they can help!

Hi AW and Regis. It sounds like you are looking in the right places…just no luck! Are there any local or regional associations which coordinate sessions in your area? Usually there are a few options out there. You might try contacting a well-known national organization and asking for contacts in your area.

But I can relate – I used to drive…[Read more]

Wish you were in VA. I’ve been playing the fiddle for about 2 years and though my teacher is amazing (and practices with me often), oft times I find myself wishing I had someone to practice with.

Hi again, Ron. I posted the Whiskey Before Breakfast lesson tonight. Thanks for your patience. Enjoy!!!

And feel free to let me know what you think of it, sir!

Awesome! Thanks for your patience.

Looks like that solved that issue and it’s up and running.

Hi, Bond. I replied in your other post, sir.

Hi Bond. Sorry about that! I’ve researched and for some reason, Ashokan was redirecting to Teardrop and a loop was going on…I couldn’t fix the original page but I recreated a new page for the lesson. It should be good to go. Please let me know if you have any additional issues, sir.

You can find the new Ashokan lesson page using the…[Read more]

Hi Bond. Sorry about that! I’ve researched and for some reason, Ashokan was redirecting to Teardrop and a loop was going on…I couldn’t fix the original page but I recreated a new page for the lesson. It should be good to go. Please let me know if you have any additional issues, sir.

You can find the new lesson page using search,…[Read more]